Social Science

Uncovering the Roots of Discrimination Toward Immigrants

Nicholas Sambanis of Political Science analyzes relationships between religion, ethnicity, and social norms.

Whatever You Say, Say Everything

Brendan O’Leary’s career, from aiding in the negotiating of peace in Northern Ireland to advising the Prime Minister of Kurdistan, has been guided by a simple principle: say exactly what you mean.

OMNIA Q&A: Victim-Centered Legislation

Marci Hamilton, Robert A. Fox Leadership Program Professor of Practice, has waged a career-long effort to protect and find justice for victims of child abuse.

Drawing New Lines

Associate Professor of Political Science Marc Meredith assesses Supreme Court rulings on gerrymandering and the census.

Preventative Measures

Richard Berk, Professor of Criminology and Statistics and Chair of the Department of Criminology, taps into perpetrator patterns to forecast mass violence.

OMNIA Q&A: The 55th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Mary Frances Berry, Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought and a professor of history and Africana studies, discusses the history of civil rights legislation and where 1964’s bill fits in.

Omnia Podcast: 60-Second Lectures Spring 2019 (Audio)

What can you learn in 60 seconds?

Empowering Native Voices

LaDonna Brave Bull Allard, founder of the first resistance camp at Standing Rock, joins Native American and First Nations language teachers for a two-day conference at Penn focused on the revitalization of Indigenous languages and culture.

Tracking the Effects of Technology in the Home

Professor of Economics Jeremy Greenwood’s new book takes a macroeconomics view of changes in family life.

Giving Voice to China's Economy

Hanming Fang, Class of 1965 Term Professor of Economics, and his collaborators have created VoxChina.org, a space for discussing China’s economy.

Mentorship Program Provides Guidance for New Faculty

A new Penn Arts & Sciences mentoring initiative.

Tracking the Effects of Technology in the Home

A new book by Jeremy Greenwood, Professor of Economics, takes a macroeconomics view of changes in family life.

OMNIA Q&A: The Venezuelan Crisis (VIDEO)

Tulia Falleti, Class of 1965 Term Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Program, on the past, present, and possible future of Venezuela.